Conversation Part 2: Jean-Bertrand Aristide on Haiti in the Earthquake’s Aftermath Conversation Part 2: Jean-Bertrand Aristide on Haiti in the Earthquake’s Aftermath
The former Haitian president discusses his country, his exile and possible return and why his party, still popular in Haiti, isn't allowed to participate in the upcoming electio...
Nov 24, 2010 / Video / The Nation on Grit TV
Conversation Part 1: Nicolas Rossier on Haiti in the Earthquake’s Aftermath Conversation Part 1: Nicolas Rossier on Haiti in the Earthquake’s Aftermath
The award winning filmmaker and reporter recounts his conversation with exiled former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide and explains the state of Haitian politics today.
Nov 24, 2010 / Video / The Nation on Grit TV
Jeremy Scahill and Chris Hayes on Afghanistan’s Taliban Hoax Jeremy Scahill and Chris Hayes on Afghanistan’s Taliban Hoax
Jeremy Scahill on The Rachel Maddow Show following peace talk fraud revelation: "If they can't even figure out who is a real Taliban leader to meet with, what does that ...
Solving the Irish Crisis Solving the Irish Crisis
The financial crisis in Ireland is leading to a political crisis on the heels of a bailout and more "austerity measures." The coalition that currently rules is falling ap...
Nov 23, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
General Petraeus’s Guide to Scheduling a War General Petraeus’s Guide to Scheduling a War
In Afghanistan, Petraeus has proven himself a master of the incredible shrinking withdrawal date.
Nov 23, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
Chalmers Johnson and the Patriotic Struggle Against Empire Chalmers Johnson and the Patriotic Struggle Against Empire
A true heir to the founders of a republic forged in opposition to colonialism, Chalmers Johnson gave us a modern language to explain the folly of empire.
Nov 23, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
NATO Against Mars? Count Anne Applebaum In NATO Against Mars? Count Anne Applebaum In
Post op-ed scribbler suggests that since NATO has done so well in Afghanistan, even Russia might join NATO to fight China.
Nov 23, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
War Is a Lie War Is a Lie
With a groundbreaking new book, veteran antiwar activist David Swanson argues that: "The oil in the [war] machine is lies. The monkey wrench we can throw into the gears is pu...
Nov 23, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Afghan Farce: ‘Taliban’ Talker Was Phony! Afghan Farce: ‘Taliban’ Talker Was Phony!
Talking is still the way out. But, as Casey Stengel said, can't anyone here play this game?
Nov 23, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
America’s Failed War of Attrition in Afghanistan America’s Failed War of Attrition in Afghanistan
The Obama administration is trying to kill its way to victory in Afghanistan. Not only is that strategy failing, it's making the Taliban stronger and Karzai weaker.
Nov 22, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill